Le Moulin Pastelier - The Pastel Mill
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This region is also home to some fabulous sporting and musical events.
For Rugby enthusiasts a trip to this area will find you in the home of French Rugby. The mighty Stade Toulouse can usually be found fairly close to the top of the table and the French national team always includes several players from the South West, who can often be seen out and about in Toulouse. Tickets are easily purchased on-line and the ground is easy to find and has plenty of parking. Tickets are very reasonably priced (usually under 30 euros).
Other good local teams include Castres , Montauban and Perpignan who are all in the top 14 clubs in France.
For Golfers there is a wonderful course at Carcassonne which is highly recommended. Green fees aren't cheap (45-55 euros depending on the season) but not only will you enjoy the course, you'll also love the scenery. Lunch at the Bistrot d'Auriac is not too be missed, a fabulous 3 course lunch can be had for under 20 euros and will definitely be one of the highlights of your stay.
There are also golf courses around Toulouse and the Midi Pyrenees area. Click here for further information.
Toulouse has it's own Football team too, TFC usually have a reasonablee season and are hoping to qualify for UEFA cup if not the Champions League.
For Rugby enthusiasts a trip to this area will find you in the home of French Rugby. The mighty Stade Toulouse can usually be found fairly close to the top of the table and the French national team always includes several players from the South West, who can often be seen out and about in Toulouse. Tickets are easily purchased on-line and the ground is easy to find and has plenty of parking. Tickets are very reasonably priced (usually under 30 euros).
Other good local teams include Castres , Montauban and Perpignan who are all in the top 14 clubs in France.
For Golfers there is a wonderful course at Carcassonne which is highly recommended. Green fees aren't cheap (45-55 euros depending on the season) but not only will you enjoy the course, you'll also love the scenery. Lunch at the Bistrot d'Auriac is not too be missed, a fabulous 3 course lunch can be had for under 20 euros and will definitely be one of the highlights of your stay.
There are also golf courses around Toulouse and the Midi Pyrenees area. Click here for further information.
Toulouse has it's own Football team too, TFC usually have a reasonablee season and are hoping to qualify for UEFA cup if not the Champions League.
You can also guarantee that the worlds most famous bike race - the Tour de France passes by every year, either very close by or within 30 minutes of here
Toulouse has a variety of music venues and a wealth of tastes are catered for. During the summer months there are often free open air concerts in the Place du Capitole
Jazz concerts are held throughout the year, but the summer is the time to enjoy some fabulous concerts from some well known and much loved artists. During July and August is the Toulouse d’Eté festival, featuring a wide range of music including Jazz, Flamenco and Tango.
Pop and Rock concerts are held at several venues throughout the city of Toulouse. The largest is the Zenith, which has recently playedl host to Lenny Kravitz as well as French legend Johnny Halliday. It is always worth a look at who is playing at the Phare, or Le Bikini as you can often see some great bands who perhaps are not as appreciated as they might be in France. (Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Snow Patrol have all appeared at these venues in recent years)
During the summer months there are also a number of concerts held in Carcassonne . The line up in recent years has been very diverse, from ZZ Top to Diana Ross, Massive Attack to Depeche Mode. The full line-up is usually released in April.
Jazz concerts are held throughout the year, but the summer is the time to enjoy some fabulous concerts from some well known and much loved artists. During July and August is the Toulouse d’Eté festival, featuring a wide range of music including Jazz, Flamenco and Tango.
Pop and Rock concerts are held at several venues throughout the city of Toulouse. The largest is the Zenith, which has recently playedl host to Lenny Kravitz as well as French legend Johnny Halliday. It is always worth a look at who is playing at the Phare, or Le Bikini as you can often see some great bands who perhaps are not as appreciated as they might be in France. (Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Snow Patrol have all appeared at these venues in recent years)
During the summer months there are also a number of concerts held in Carcassonne . The line up in recent years has been very diverse, from ZZ Top to Diana Ross, Massive Attack to Depeche Mode. The full line-up is usually released in April.
For those who prefer a gentle stroll with just a little weight lifting Shopping we are very pleased to announce that as well as two indoor shopping centres within 25 minutes (outskirts of Toulouse at Labege and St Orens) we are soon to be hosts to the largest Designer Shopping Village in the South of France. Le Moulin de Nailloux is due to open in 2011. The centre of Toulouse offers a wide range of individual and interesting shops, equally it is home to some well loved french favourites such as L'Occitane, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Diptyque.